Technical Lead - Global Packaging EPR

Sherwin-Williams hiring for Technical Lead - Global Packaging EPR jobs in Cleveland, OH, US

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

(1) REGULATORY SUPPORT:

• Maintain deep Subject Matter Expertise in Global Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and adjacent regulations (Post-Consumer Recycled Content, Single-Use Plastics, Household Hazardous Waste, and Truth in Recycling), including monitoring new and modified legislation and regulations.
• Serve as internal Subject Matter Expert for Global Packaging EPR regulations and lead impact assessments with the appropriate Regional Product Stewards and business teams.
• Define strategy and lead implementation of required actions to support compliance and continued sale or distribution of products.
• Partner closely with S-W Legal department on regulatory applicability interpretations
• Develop and implement robust regulatory controls within key S-W business processes and systems to achieve compliance with Global Packaging EPR regulations.
• Provide expert-level support to Regional regulatory advisors who submit EPR reports.

(2) CUSTOMER SUPPORT:

• Provide expert level response to internal and external customer inquiries on Global Packaging EPR regulations.
• Provide regulatory impact assessment summaries and Sherwin-Williams’ response plans to senior business leadership.
• Partner closely with S-W Legal department to respond to Agency inquiries with potential for significant penalties or business disruption.
• Provide training to customers on regulatory requirements and/or S-W processes.
• Represent S-W Product Stewardship externally on trade associations globally, including committee leadership roles.  Partner with Government Affairs and business teams to develop advocacy positions globally.

(3) CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Lead development of business requirements and user stories for new or enhanced IT systems to support compliance with Global Packaging EPR regulations.
• Implement system or process improvements to improve efficiency, accuracy, or cost of compliance with Global Packaging EPR regulations.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise on cross functional continuous improvement teams (for example, Business Transformation)
• Engage with professional societies as needed to maintain professional certifications.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, or similar from an accredited institution

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, or similar from an accredited institution

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 10 years’ experience in combined Product Stewardship, Packaging, and R&D functions
• 5 years’ experience working with Global regulations
• 5 years’ experience on trade association regulatory committees

Preferred:

• 15+ years’ experience in combined Product Stewardship and Packaging, and R&D functions
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Project lead of cross functional, large-scale projects or initiatives
• Use a variety of IT applications
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in paint & coatings or chemical industry

Preferred:

• Experience presenting to external and senior leadership audiences
• Professional certification

Travel 15%